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• When dehydrating
vanilla pods
, remove any inedible parts from the pods and
dab dry. Thereafter, spread the vanilla pods on a food tray and start the appli-
ance with an dehydrating time of 2 - 6 hours.
•
Bread slices
should be dried without the crust. Use a dehydrating time of 30
minutes to 2 hours. You will get a delicious snack, when seasoning the bread
slices before dehydration.
BEFORE FIRST USE
WARNING
– DO NOT let young children play with the appliance, or any
part of it, or the packaging!
Always unplug the appliance and leave the appli-
ance cool down, before cleaning it, and when it is not in use. Do not place or
immerse the heating base or power cord in water or other liquids or spill any
liquids on the heating base or power cord. Do not use any abrasive or corrosive
cleaners for cleaning to avoid damage to the surfaces.
Do not place the heating
base or power cord in an automatic dishwasher.
1. Unpack the appliance and all parts and accessories carefully. Check that no
parts are damaged or missing (see: ‘Knowing Your New Food Dehydrator’).
Carefully remove all packaging, shipping materials, stickers, and promotional
materials. However, DO NOT remove the model label.
2. Before first use and after a longer period of storage, clean all parts of the appli-
ance (see: ‘Care and Cleaning’).
OPERATION
WARNING
– Always ensure that the appliance and all its parts and accesso-
ries are out of reach of young children. The appliance is intended for dehydrating
edible food via an electrically powered heating system. Do not attempt to heat the
appliance or its parts by any other source of heat. Do not pour or spill any liquids
into the heating base of the appliance to avoid injuries and damage due to overhe-
ating, fire, and electric shock. Improper use or misuse may cause severe injuries and
damage. Always unplug the appliance, when the appliance is not in use.
If water runs on or under the heating base during operation, immediately unplug the
appliance (see: ‘Solving Problems’). However, some droplets of juices on the top of
the heating base are quite normal and no need for concern. Do not use violence. Do
not place the appliance near the edge of the working space or on inclined surfaces.
Ensure to place the appliance on a level, flat, stable, and dry surface.
